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If you have a reduced capacity to work

If you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work, you’ll need to tell us. You may have a reduced capacity to work but we’ll need to assess this.

Income from Commonwealth Prac Payment

If you get a payment from us, you need to report any Commonwealth Prac Payments you get as income.

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How your variable income may impact your Centrelink payment

If your work hours or income change, we can support you. You may be self-employed, working casual hours, doing contract or seasonal work, or sick or injured.

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Being on a Centrelink payment while you're working

When you get a Centrelink payment while you’re working, you might have a few questions about what happens next.

Sole trader or partnership income

Business income is counted in the income test.

Income

Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.

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What an Income Bank is

Your Income Bank allows you to earn credits where your income is less than $539 a fortnight.

Directors fees

Directors fees count towards your income test. They can affect your Centrelink payment.

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Centrelink online account help - Report employment income

Follow this guide to report your employment income and Job Plan requirements using your Centrelink online account.

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Real estate details form (MOD R)

Use this form to let us know your share of a property's asset value and income.

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